The Buganda Royal Regatta, known as Amaato ga Buganda, has been a significant tradition on Lake Victoria since the 16th century, serving as a vital cultural and sporting event for the Buganda people. The regatta has evolved over the years and is now being celebrated on a larger scale than ever before, highlighting its importance in the region's heritage, according to Swift Sports.

The Ugandan Embassy in Ethiopia has initiated a campaign to attract Ethiopian athletes and tourists to the 2026 Tusker Rwenzori Marathon. This effort included a promotional run at Entoto Park, which saw participation from over 500 individuals, including runners, tourism professionals, journalists, and diplomats. This event is part of a larger strategy to promote the marathon and enhance tourism connections between Uganda and Ethiopia.

As the Tusker Lite Neon Raves Grand Finale approaches at Next Media Park, finalists from various Ugandan cities participated in a mentorship session aimed at enhancing their skills beyond just performance. The competition, which includes dance crews from Hoima, Masaka, Mbarara, Arua, Gulu, and Kampala, focuses on preparing these finalists for the upcoming event this Saturday.

Team Uganda has received a boost in its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games through a donation of Tooke nutritional products from the Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC). The donation includes various Ugandan-made items such as Power Cookies, Sportsman Biscuits, milkshake, Tooke infusions, and Tooke porridge flour, which will support the national teams ahead of the event.

The Sunshine Development Tour is set to take place at Nyali next week, featuring the Absa Invitational, which is the fourth leg of the 2026 East Africa Swing. This event is part of a series aimed at promoting golf in the region.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has campaigned for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party candidate Idah Nabayiga in the lead-up to the by-election scheduled for June 24, 2026. During his campaign, Museveni promised to address the transport and fishing issues affecting the Kalangala area.